"A sense of vibrancy." Expert reveals hidden feature that makes Nissan's latest Leaf SUV so special: 'The surfaces are alive' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Society has long struggled with petroleum-derived plastic pollution, and awareness of microplastics' detrimental effects on ...

Inspired by leaves, WashU researchers designed a bioplastic stronger than petroplastics and compostable at room temperature.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have optimized the strength and biodegradability of bioplastics that could replace petroleum based materials ...

Let’s preface all this by reminding you that the 2026 Nissan Leaf is not simply last year's Leaf with a new look. It uses an all-new architecture, and takes big steps forward as, well, an EV ...

The new top-end Leaf's front-wheel drive powertrain puts out 214 hp – the same as the last model's SV Plus variant – albeit with 261 lb.ft (354 Nm) of torque instead of 250 lb.ft (339 Nm).

The Nissan Leaf returns for its all-new third generation with a bunch of updates. A bigger battery means better range, including an estimate of 303 miles. There's also a wholly redesigned exterior ...

As for the Leaf, the third-generation model was fully revealed last month and will reach U.S. dealerships this fall. It adopts a crossover-inspired design as well as a modern and high-tech interior.